Official: AC Milan confirm Lorenzo Colombo has joined Genoa on an initial loan deal

AC Milan and Genoa have announced the loan transfer of Lorenzo Colombo this evening. It’s a loan that includes an option to buy, in favour of the Rossoblu, which could become an obligation. 

Colombo left Milan’s pre-season tour early to fly back to Italy for his Genoa medical tests, which he completed earlier today. In other words, tonight’s official statements from both clubs were expected and for the player, it’s a new step in his career.

As was confirmed a few days ago, the buy-out clause is set at €10m and it will become an obligation if certain conditions are met. First of all, Genoa have to avoid relegation, while the striker might also need to reach a certain number of goals and appearances.

Colombo to Genoa: Official

On Milan’s official website, the statement reads: “AC Milan announces that Lorenzo Colombo has joined Genoa CFC temporarily, with an option to buy which becomes an obligation upon the fulfilment of certain conditions. The Club wishes Lorenzo all the very best for the upcoming season.”

Photo by Genoa

On Genoa’s official website, the statement reads: “Lorenzo Colombo is a new Genoa player. The striker, born in Vimercate (MB) on March 8, 2002, arrives on loan from AC Milan, with an option to buy that becomes mandatory upon the fulfilment of certain conditions.”

In other words, Colombo’s long tenure as a Milan player – having come through the youth ranks – could officially end next summer. At the age of 23, it certainly feels like the right move both for the Rossoneri and the player.